Finley's Birthday Card

Promised to show you the card I made for Finley which I'd also put forward for the High Hopes Guest DT spot, however, it didn't work its magic {big tear}........never mind, better luck next time! However, did have some good news - I won the prize on Friday Sketchers! I'm such a dozey old mare - I visited the blog to check out the sketch for this week and didn't even notice my name in the posting!!

Well, here's the card which I actually quite like (and so did Finley by the way!). I just adore these dragons from High Hopes and think the Basic Grey Archaic papers go perfectly with them. Distressed some of the edges and used my sewing machine for the stitching. Rounded the corners and added some jumbo eyelets from SU and some grosgrain ribbon from my stash. The metal clip is also something I've had for ages - it might be Making Memories but not entirely sure about that.

Comments

Natalie said…

Fab card Jo and I love the sentiment. x

1 March 2009 at 08:55

Unknown said…

It's fabulous babes - I love it and no surprise Finley did too. Lol Lynn ♥

1 March 2009 at 09:16

Annie said…

Congratulations on winning the prize! and a fabulous card for Finley. That text always makes me smile and the next bit "and taste good with ketchup!" hugs, annie x

1 March 2009 at 16:17

Jose said…

Lovely card Jo, and congrats on winning the prize at Friday Sketchers.
Jose xx

1 March 2009 at 18:37

Anonymous said…

I love it!!! Great card and I can see why you won! Congratulations!!

1 March 2009 at 19:16

~Denise Lynn~ said…

What a fun card Jo, sorry it didn't win you the guest spot, I think it's great! :) Love the colors and that image, beautifully colored. Congrats on winning Sketcher though! :)

1 March 2009 at 21:07

Heather said…

This is adorable! Fabulous coloring (as usual!). Great card!

2 March 2009 at 03:05

Anonymous said…

OMGOSH!! How very fun!! I really love your beautifully colored image!! Love the sweet image too!! He'll love this!! TFS! ;)

2 March 2009 at 15:39

nessy said…

fab, fab , fab ~well they missed talent there didn`t they??
so glad finley loved the card!!
vanessa xx

2 March 2009 at 20:25

Zoe said…

Great Image! I love these papers, they are one of my most recent purchases!

3 March 2009 at 10:57

Kari said…

What a great card!! I love it!! Love the saying and the dragon!! Great job on the layout too!!!

6 March 2009 at 00:11

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